Strategic Shorting and Supply Constraints
Crypto commentator The Real Remi Relief has issued a bold warning to retail investors ahead of the expected launch of XRP spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) next week. In his latest post on X, Remi claimed that institutional investors, “the big boys,” are strategically shorting XRP to accumulate the asset at lower prices before ETF trading begins.
“Do you really think the big boys aren’t going to short XRP to get it at a lower price?!” he asked, suggesting that these players are deliberately manipulating the market to shake out smaller holders.
The Real Remi Relief warned that major institutions are shorting XRP to accumulate cheaper tokens ahead of expected ETF rollout. Remi noted that each ETF will require 20 XRP per unit, with most supply locked in escrow or OTC. He predicted institutions aim for triple-digit XRP prices post-ETF accumulation while dismissing XLM as a distraction.
Limited Supply, Strategic Accumulation
According to Remi, every XRP ETF will be required to hold 20 XRP for each 1 Spot ETF unit, which significantly tightens available supply. He noted that much of the XRP supply is already locked in escrow or unavailable through OTC channels, leaving retail investors as the most accessible liquidity source.
“Their mission is to shake you out and take your XRP,” he wrote. “They know the value, so don’t pay attention to the noise. Just ignore them. Put it in a cold wallet and relax. You are an XRP millionaire.”
🚨 NEXT Week The XRP ETFs Will Start Rolling In…
…So do you really think that the big boys aren’t going to short XRP in order to get it at a lower price?!
Remember they have to hold 20 XRP for each 1 Spot ETF. There’s not much left OTC or on the exchanges. The escrow is…
— The Real Remi Relief 🙏✝💪 (@RemiReliefX) November 6, 2025
Remi’s message echoes broader sentiment within the XRP community that institutions are quietly positioning themselves ahead of major liquidity events tied to the token’s adoption in global finance and potential ETF demand.
XLM Comparison and Market Distraction Theory
In the same thread, Remi argued that a coordinated effort exists to divert attention toward Stellar (XLM), XRP’s long-associated counterpart in cross-border payment solutions.
He suggested that the price stagnation of XLM, despite technological similarities, is being used as psychological bait for retail investors. “They want you to think, ‘I can get 10 XLM instead of 1 XRP,’ and sell back your XRP,” he said.
Remi also noted that both tokens move in tandem on Tangem wallets, but XRP’s divergence over the past year indicates that it has entered a new phase of institutional integration, while XLM remains artificially undervalued.
Institutional Targets and Long-Term Vision
Concluding his post, The Real Remi Relief predicted that institutions won’t settle for modest XRP valuations once ETF accumulation is complete. “You think the big boys will settle for anything less than $100, $500, $1000 XRP right now in the short term?!” he wrote.
The commentary has sparked reactions among XRP holders, with many agreeing that ETF approval could drive massive supply constraints and speculative price action. Others, however, caution that ETF-linked demand projections remain speculative until official launch details and custodial structures are confirmed.
As the countdown to the XRP ETF rollout continues, investor sentiment remains charged, divided between fear of manipulation and anticipation of a potential new era for XRP’s institutional liquidity.